Research Scientist Intern (May 2024)

About Google

Google, the tech titan, has revolutionized its digital landscape with its ubiquitous search engine, enabling instant access to the world's information. Beyond search, it has diversified into a myriad of services, from Gmail to Android, and consistently pushes the boundaries of innovation, all while navigating complex questions of data privacy and ethics. As a symbol of the internet age, Google remains an indomitable force shaping their interconnected world.

Your role

About the job

Research happens across Google every day, in many different teams. The research has already impacted user-facing services across Google including Search, Maps, and Google Now, and is central to the success of Google Cloud and the computing, storage, and networking infrastructure.

Research Interns work closely with Research Scientists and Software Engineers to discover, invent, and build at scale. Ideas may come from internal projects as well as from collaborations with research programs at partner universities and technical institutes. From creating experiments and prototyping implementations to designing architectures, Research Interns work on challenges in artificial intelligence, machine perception, data mining, machine learning, natural language understanding, privacy, computer architecture, networking, operating systems, storage and data management, and more. You are also expected to contribute to the wider research community by publishing papers.

Google is constantly refining its signature search engine to provide better results, expanding the scope and utility of the data analytics systems, and enhancing the cloud applications and infrastructure, among a broad range of other Google products.

At Google, engineers work on search, and they routinely work on scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications, and platforms for developers.

Google is and always will be an engineering company. Google hires people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to address some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on millions, if not billions, of users. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, but they routinely work on massive scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications, and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, Social to Local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in research to develop solutions for real-world, large-scale problems.
• Research, conceive, and develop software applications to extend and improve Google's product offering.
• Contribute to a wide variety of projects utilizing natural language processing, artificial intelligence, data compression, machine learning, and search technologies.

Internship duration: 10-12 weeks

Training & development

Google prioritizes intern development through hands-on projects, mentorship, and workshops. Interns receive exposure to cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with diverse teams, and attend skill-building sessions. The program aims to cultivate innovation, empowering interns to contribute meaningfully while fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Benefits

Benefits offered may include:

• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects
• Gain hands-on industry experience
• Top-level mentorship from experts
• Learning & development programs
• Time-off plans
• Flexible work options

Career progression

At Google, internships are the launchpad to a dynamic career trajectory. Beginning with hands-on projects, interns gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, fostering innovation and teamwork. The transformative experience paves the way for a seamless transition into Google's diverse and impactful workforce, shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

Work-life balance

Google's commitment to employee well-being shines through its flexible work options, granting staff the autonomy to craft a balanced, fulfilling work-life harmony. Offering remote work, adaptable hours, and part-time arrangements, it empowers its team to tailor their work experiences in alignment with their unique needs and life responsibilities. This dedication to fostering a positive work-life equilibrium underscores Google's reputation for prioritizing employees' happiness and vitality.

Culture & vibe

The culture and vibe at Google are renowned for being innovative, inclusive, and vibrant. Google fosters a culture that encourages innovation and out-of-the-box thinking. Employees are given the freedom to explore new ideas, take risks, and pursue creative solutions to complex problems. This culture of innovation permeates throughout the company, driving groundbreaking advancements in technology and products.

About you

Minimum qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Master's degree or PhD program in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Experience in one area of Computer Science (e.g., Large Language Models, Natural Language Understanding, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Algorithmic Foundations of Optimization, Software Engineering, etc.).
• Experience programming in one or more of the following: C/C++, Java, or Python.

Preferred qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a full-time degree program and will return to the program after completion of the internship.
• Experience as a researcher, including internships, full-time, or at a lab.
• Experience contributing to research communities or efforts, including publishing papers in conferences or journals.
• Experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages (e.g., C/C++, Java, MATLAB, Go, Python, TF, PAX/JAX, etc.).
• Ability to design and execute research agendas.

How to apply

To start the application process, you will need an updated CV or resume and a current unofficial or official transcript in English.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results
• youtube.com/lifeatgoogle